Chanter with Sean Shibe
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Unsettling. Hazy. A musical journey to fascinate and delight.
Who’s on stage
Intrepid musicians from Royal Northern Sinfonia, led by Maria Włoszczowska.
What they’re playing
Imagine the feeling you have when you get on a ride at a theme park. You’re excited, full of anticipation, but maybe a little nervous too. That’s how you might feel with this concert – five of today’s most adventurous and successful composers, giving you a ride to remember, including music from Jonny Greenwood (ex Radiohead), and Gavin Bryars.
Need to know
Price: £23.50
Discounts: save if you’re under 17, aged 18-30, a group of 10 or more people. Check the details.
Running time: 2 hours, including a 20 minute interval.
Age: under 14s must be accompanied by an adult.
What you'll hear
Jonny Greenwood Water
Oliver Leith Honey Siren
Cassandra Miller Chanter
Thomas Ades Shanty – Over the Sea
Gavin Bryars After the Requiem
Who's playing it
Maria Włoszczowska director
Sean Shibe guitar
Royal Northern Sinfonia
What's happening in the music?
The icy, dark beauty of Jonny Greenwood’s Water gently ripples over you, starting an afternoon of musical intrigue. Oliver Leith’s Honey Siren is rich and luminescent, the music described by the composer as ‘dripping, hazy, globular, oozing’. Cassandra Miller’s gentle Chanter is like a lullaby for guitar and orchestra, plus there’s swooping, evocative music that’s full of character by Thomas Adés and Gavin Bryars.
Tickets
Sunday 15 February 2026